MOTORISTS are being braced for nearly 34 weeks of roadworks along a stretch of road in Ashley Heath.

SGN will be replacing the gas main along Woolsbridge Road between November 18 and July 11, 2025. 

The works involve replacing old metal gas pipes with new plastic pipes to ensure a safe and efficient gas supply.

Temporary traffic measures will be in place throughout the entire programme of work, which will be broken down into phases.

During phase one, running from Monday, November 18 to Friday, December 20, the utility company will be working between the junction of the A31 Ringwood Road to the junction with Laurel Lane.

A full temporary road closure will be in place during this period, meaning no through vehicle access along Woolsbridge Road in either direction past these two junctions.

For phases two to seven, Woolsbridge Road will be made one way to maintain traffic flow around SGN’s work area, and traffic will only be able to travel along Woolsbridge Road in a northbound direction.

This means vehicles will need to enter Woolsbridge Road from the A31 end of the road only – southbound traffic will not be possible.

SGN will then be progressing along Woolsbridge Road in phases as below:

Phase two – from the junction of Horton Road to south of Ashley Drive West

Phase three – from the junction of Ashley Drive West to Hill Way

Phase four – from the junction of Hill Way to Gainsborough Road

Phase five – from the Junction of Gainsborough Road to Sandy Lane

Phase six – from the junction of Sandy Lane to Pine Drive

Phase seven – from the junction of Pine Drive to Laurel Lane

The planned works will impact bus routes, and SGN has advised passengers to contact service providers for the latest changes to service and diversions.

Bin collection days will remain unchanged unless stated otherwise from service providers.

Bradley Barlow, a spokesperson for SGN, said: “We know road closures are disruptive for local communities and residents and can assure you we'll be doing all we can to complete these essential works without delay.

“We’re sorry for any inconvenience these works may cause and thank you for your patience and understanding.”